Azolla pinnata

Ferny Azolla

Floating perennial fern forming carpets over water. Fine feathery branched rootlets hang in the water.

Additional information

• FamilySalviniaceae (syn. Azollaceae)
• StoreyLower storey
• SizeProstrate-15 mm x 10-30 mm
• Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
• LeavesTriangular regularly branched ferny plants with triangular leaves.
• FlowersNon-flowering. Spore cases round, microscopic.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsSlow moving fresh water and billabongs. Full sun. Dies back in cold weather.
• Garden useFish and tadpole habitat in ponds.
• Commercially availableRarely
• Conservation statusScattered within the Shire. More common in permanent still or slow-moving water

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